Petition Opposing a Downtown Safe Injection Site - Burlington, VT


Petition Opposing a Downtown Safe Injection Site - Burlington, VT
The Issue
We the undersigned recognize the potential benefits of the proposed Safe Injection Site and believe that medical treatment is best delivered by healthcare professionals on the campus of a designated medical facility.
We vigorously oppose the establishment of a Safe Injection Site within the downtown core or the Central Business District.
We call upon the City Council to establish a local ordinance that prohibits the public use and consumption of illegal drugs and narcotics and provides meaningful consequences for individuals who violate the ordinance.
We call upon the State Legislature to increase the number of treatment beds available for individuals who wish to receive treatment for substance use disorder but are unable to do so due to the lack of resources.
We call upon the State Legislature to establish a compulsory program for compassionate custodial care for service resistant individuals who engage in behavior that infringes on the rights of others and causes harm to our community.

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The Issue
We the undersigned recognize the potential benefits of the proposed Safe Injection Site and believe that medical treatment is best delivered by healthcare professionals on the campus of a designated medical facility.
We vigorously oppose the establishment of a Safe Injection Site within the downtown core or the Central Business District.
We call upon the City Council to establish a local ordinance that prohibits the public use and consumption of illegal drugs and narcotics and provides meaningful consequences for individuals who violate the ordinance.
We call upon the State Legislature to increase the number of treatment beds available for individuals who wish to receive treatment for substance use disorder but are unable to do so due to the lack of resources.
We call upon the State Legislature to establish a compulsory program for compassionate custodial care for service resistant individuals who engage in behavior that infringes on the rights of others and causes harm to our community.

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Petition created on January 6, 2026